Devoted dog owners often claim that their pets understand them. A new study suggests they could be right.By placing dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers from Hungary found that the canine brain reacts to voices in the same way that the human brain does.Emotionally charged sounds, such as crying or laughter, also prompted similar responses, […]
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Dogs’ brain scans reveal vocal responses
The College of Animal Welfare launches New Website
The College of Animal Welfare has today launched its new website – providing visitors with improved navigation, functionality and design. The new site has had a complete makeover, enabling it to scale to fit all screen sizes including tablets and mobile phones, making viewing easy, simple and available at home, work or on the move! […]
New Way to Book CPD at The College of Animal Welfare
From Monday 3 March, all short courses at The College of Animal Welfare will move to an online booking system, providing a simple and convenient way to book and pay for CPD. Coinciding with the launch of the College’s new website, the online booking system will allow delegates to pay online via paypal or credit/debit […]
New Way to Book CPD at The College of Animal Welfare
From Monday 3 March 2014, all short courses at The College of Animal Welfare will move to an online booking system, providing a simple and convenient way to book and pay for CPD. Coinciding with the launch of the College’s new website, the online booking system will allow delegates to pay online via paypal […]
New Dates Published for City & Guilds 2014 OSCE Dates
City & Guilds have published dates for the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing OSCE examinations – these will be carried out during the following weekends: • 16-18 May 2014 • 1-3 August 2014 • 7-9 November 2014 A PDF file of the exam dates, entry deadlines and when the results are due can be […]
BVNA Council Elections 2014/2015 – Have your say on who’s representing YOUR Association and nominate someone today!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association is calling on all full and student members of BVNA to consider standing or nominating a willing candidate for election onto BVNA Council. BVNA President Kirstie Shield says: “BVNA’s success depends on a strong council team, as well as our fantastic team of regional coordinators. We’re looking for professional and […]
Receding Flood Waters Pose New Dangers to Animals
Vets at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) are warning animal owners in flood-stricken areas to be aware of the new dangers posed by receding flood waters. The water, which has flooded homes and land across the UK, is finally beginning to subside but vets are warning that the danger to pets and livestock remains. In […]
TP Congress 2014 Special Offer!
Have you missed the Early Bird Deadline for TP Congress 2014? Do you take CAW students, or work for a CAW Training Practice? Then we have good news for you – you can still book on TP Congress for the Early Bird price of £150+vat for a single day and £225+vat for both days! Book […]
Nursing Progress Log Technical problems
Some veterinary nursing students may have experienced some problems logging into the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning, this has now been resolved. Please remember though, that maintenance work is being carried out to the NPL this weekend, so some disruptions may occur from 9pm this evening through to Monday morning.
Disruptions to the NPL Will Now Be Friday 31 Jan- Mon 3 Feb 2014
Further to our announcement earlier in the week about disruptions to the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this coming weekend, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that this will now take place the following weekend (9pm on Friday 31 Jan – Monday 3 Feb). This means the NPL should be working, as […]